Lead Process Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Process Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer certification is preferred.

• →Lead process engineering activities for offshore oil & gas development projects.
• →Manage and review process engineering deliverables, including:
  • →Process Design Basis
  • →Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • →Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • →Heat & Material Balance calculations
  • →Process Datasheets
  • →Cause & Effect Diagrams
  • →Utility System Design
• →Perform process simulations using software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or UniSim.
• →Develop process sizing calculations for:
  • →Separators
  • →Heat exchangers
  • →Pumps
  • →Compressors
  • →Flare systems
  • →Relief valves
  • →Produced water treatment systems
• →Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, API, ASME, ISO, IEC, and international engineering practices.
• →Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety, and Operations teams.
• →Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP, and design review workshops.
• →Review vendor documents and technical proposals for process-related equipment.
• →Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• →Support troubleshooting, debottlenecking, process optimization, and brownfield modification studies.
• →Monitor engineering schedules, resource allocation, and deliverable progress.
• →Mentor and supervise process engineers and graduate engineers.

• Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, or Offshore EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Process Engineer role.
• Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Brownfield projects.
• Extensive experience with ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, PDO, or major international operators.
• Experience in offshore production facilities, gas processing plants, compression stations, and water injection projects is highly desirable.

• Expertise in process design and simulation.
• Proficiency in:
  • Aspen HYSYS
  • Aspen Plus
  • UniSim
  • FlareNet
  • PipeSim (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Oil & Gas separation systems
  • Gas dehydration and compression
  • Produced water treatment
  • Utility systems
  • Flare and relief systems
  • Process safety engineering
• Equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations.
• Relief and flare system design.
• Process optimization and operational troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards including API, ASME, ISO, and NFPA.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and project execution capabilities.
• Strong commitment to HSE, process safety, and quality standards.

• Recent ADNOC Offshore project experience.
• Experience on large offshore EPC projects exceeding USD 100 million.
• Extensive exposure to offshore platforms, artificial islands, gas compression facilities, and production processing plants.
• Proven track record in process safety studies, brownfield modifications, debottlenecking, and production optimization.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities for offshore facilities.